Outside Sales Representative (48298)

Motion & Control Enterprises•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Outside Sales Representative for PPV and Filter Resources in Lake Charles, LA, you will introduce customers to our full offering of process valves, filtration solutions, and specialty process controls through a consultative sales process built around long-term value. You will grow the Precision Valve and Filter Resources client account list, develop new business, maintain and deepen existing customer relationships, and serve as the liaison between the manufacturers we represent and the customers who depend on them. This is a self-driven, entrepreneurial role for someone who takes accountability for results and is passionate about winning. If you have 5 to 7 years of sales experience in process valves, flow control, or filtration and a genuine drive to build something lasting on the Gulf Coast, we want to talk.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of sales and account management experience with a proven track record of hitting targets.
Technical background in relief valves, control valves, isolation valves, and/or process instrumentation — you can have a credible conversation with a process engineer.
Process industry experience — oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical processing, or related fields.
Entrepreneurial attitude — self-motivated, self-accountable, and comfortable driving results with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality in all customer and business dealings.
Well organized with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work flexibly including outside standard business hours when needed.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; working knowledge of CRM and ERP systems.
Ability to travel within the territory, including overnight stays as required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to persuade and negotiate with clients to close complex, high-value opportunities.
Knowledge of the MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) industry.
Established customer relationships in the Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, or broader Gulf Coast process industry market.
Familiarity with filtration products, filter vessels, or rental filtration systems.

Responsibilities

Explore and grow the Precision Valve and Filter Resources client account list by attracting new customers and developing new sales opportunities.
Respond to and develop incoming leads in a timely and professional manner.
Establish and maintain industry contacts that lead to new sales opportunities.
Attend networking events, promotional trade shows, and industry functions to build pipeline and represent PPV and Filter Resources in the market.
Develop strategies, tactics, and techniques based on feedback from customers, market conditions, and the broader sales team.
Maintain healthy, long-term business relationships with existing customers through consistent outreach, proactive problem resolution, and quality customer service.
Function as the liaison between the manufacturers and suppliers we represent and the end-user customers who depend on their products.
Collect, analyze, and evaluate account performance data to identify opportunities to maintain and increase revenue.
Align sales opportunities with resource availability to ensure commitments made to customers can be delivered.
Develop, manage, and nurture business partnerships that generate recurring value for both the customer and PPV.
Prepare and develop accurate, competitive quotes for valves, filtration products, and related services.
Record all account, contract, and sales activities in CRM on a daily basis.
Accomplish monthly, quarterly, and annual volume and profit goals.
Maintain a professional, efficient, and accountable approach to territory management.
Travel as required within the territory, including occasional overnight stays.